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Jean-Claude Mahey dining table, France, ivory lacquered wood and gilt brass 70s
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One of a kind and exquisite table clearly embodies the spirit of high-end French design from the 1970s and 1980s, characteristic of Jean-Claude Mahey. Its precise geometry and lacquer finish evoke an aesthetic that fuses Art Deco, reinterpreted with modern glamour.
The octagonal shape of the tabletop is particularly striking. This formal choice breaks with rectangular or circular tradition, providing dynamism and sophistication. The golden brass lines, which divide the surface into triangular planes, reinforce the compositional structure and allude to a sense of almost architectural order. These golden lines function not only as decorative accents but also as visual guides that direct the eye toward the center, generating visual balance. Jean Claude Mahey often used this contrast between polished lacquer and shiny metals to highlight geometric shapes.
The ivory or cream lacquer finish provides a polished surface, typical of Mahey's style, which amplifies the sense of luxury and modernity. This type of finish is often associated with Hollywood-inspired interior design and the refined opulence of the mid-20th century.
The square-sectioned, also lacquered base presents itself as a solid, geometric volume, generating an elegant tension between the visual mass of the base and the lightness of the tabletop. The gilded metal profiles that frame the edges of the base reinforce the idea of geometric luxury and add stylistic continuity with the design of the tabletop. The table is extendable. Its basic shape is square, but the two extensions (which fold in half) are hidden within the base and fit into rails that are concealed beneath the tabletop.
Overall, this table is a paradigmatic example of Jean Claude Mahey's style: refined, geometric, glamorous, and deeply linked to an artistic vision of furniture as functional sculpture.
Jean-Claude Mahey (Mayenne, France, 1944–)
Jean-Claude Mahey is a French designer famous for his burlwood furniture in the Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles. Furthermore, some of his furniture, such as tables, mirrors, and display cabinets, are embellished with various decorative techniques. This creates an elegant combination of luxurious materials with other elements such as lacquer, marquetry, marble, and brass, resulting in furniture that will leave no one indifferent.
Mahey is originally from Mayenne, France. His family was full of decorators and painters, something that greatly influenced his training. In 1966, he graduated from the Ecole Supérieure des Arts Appliqués in Paris. He subsequently worked for various luxury furniture manufacturers, including Roche Bobois, Maison Romeo, Maville Interiors, and Maison Jasen. After working for these manufacturers between 1967 and 1976, he decided to found his own company.
Mahey did not focus solely on marquetry; he also became interested in a heavy lacquer technique that creates mirror-like finishes and also softens the edges. Lacquered furniture was highly sought-after in the design world. In the 18th century, both English and European royalty had a great interest in Japanese lacquerware (French furniture designers and Japanese lacquer makers teamed up during the Art Deco era, creating stunning pieces).
Today, Mahey's workshop is still active and is run by his family. The workshop has created designs that are highly sought after around the world. In 1992, he opened his showroom in central Paris.
Technical details
Designer: Jean-Claude Mahey
Style: Mid-Century
Materials: Lacquered wood and gilt brass
Period: 1970s
Country of origin: France
Good condition commensurate with age and use
Dimensions: 76 x 136 x 136 cm
Dimensions with (2) extensions: 76 x 226 x 136cm
Base/foot dimensions: 70 x 56 x 56 cm
- Creator:Jean Claude Mahey (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 88.98 in (226 cm)Depth: 53.55 in (136 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Valladolid, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2943345299722
Jean Claude Mahey
French designer Jean Claude Mahey is best known for his elegant Hollywood Regency and Art Deco–style burl wood furniture. Vintage Mahey tables, mirrors and case pieces are often embellished with decorative techniques so that the rich, sumptuous materials he uses are paired with marquetry, lacquer, marble elements or brass accents that renders his furniture striking in contemporary dining rooms and living rooms.
Born in Mayenne, France, in 1944, Mahey found himself surrounded by a close family of painters and decorators. He graduated from the College of Applied Arts of Paris in 1966. From 1967 to 1976, Mahey worked for several luxury furniture manufacturers such as Maison Jansen, Roche Bobois, Maison Romeo and Maville Interiors. In 1976, he decided to make the bold move of striking out on his own and founded his namesake furniture design company.
Besides his love of marquetry, Mahey was interested in perfecting a heavy lacquer technique that produced mirror-like finishes and softened hard edges. Lacquered furniture and decor have long been cherished by design lovers. In the 18th century, European and English royals adored Japanese lacquerware.
During the Art Deco period, French furniture designers partnered with Japanese lacquerers to create a whole new genre of shimmering cabinetry — Jean Dunand learned the techniques from Japanese lacquer master Seizo Sugawara and introduced his first of many lacquered pieces in 1921. Dunand wasn’t the only Art Deco designer to use the material (Irish architect Eileen Gray famously did so too), but he employed it much more prolifically and decoratively. Collectors greatly admire and seek out Mahey’s lacquered chests of drawers and cabinets.
Today Mahey’s atelier is still family-led. Working closely with his wife, Betty, they have created many successful designs popular throughout France and around the world. In 1992, he opened his current showroom in the center of Paris and soon after, his children Cecilia and Maxence joined the family firm.
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